NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2024 Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, uncovered insights that confirm the anti-fungal mode of action in a synergistic blend used in grain and animal feed preservation. In experiments conducted at Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, in the Netherlands, scientists isolated Aspergillus chevalieri from moulded feed originating from different continents and countries. Researchers used Aspergillus chevalieri, a xerophilic mould which grows under low water activity (aW), as a model to evaluate how the synergy between organic acids (Fylax with Actiprop®) affected the mould’s fungal survival structures, including the ability of mould spores (conidia) to germinate and grow. Pedro Caramona, Category Lead Feed Safety & Quality at Selko, remarked on the significance of the research for animal feed production. “We have continuously strived to improve the precision of our models to be able to confirm the mode of action of ActiProp in actual field conditions,” he said. “By further developing a statistically valid model, we can detail the mould’s growth kinetics, cell metabolism and development; providing a deeper understanding of the mode of action within the spore confirmed by electron microscopy imagery.” A scientific paper expanding on this work will be published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology later this year. Read more>> New research finds anti-fungal blend decreases mould spores Pets Choice Ltd, one of the leading pet food manufacturers based in the UK, agreed to purchase Power Pet Brands Ltd’s premium Vegan dog brand, HOWND®, which encompasses food, treats, and pet care products. Pets Choice will be taking over responsibility of Sales from 5th August 2024. HOWND®, the multi award-winning brand, has been dedicated since its inception to enhancing the health and wellbeing of dogs without causing harm to other animals. HOWND, which offers a comprehensive range of plant-based wet and dry dog food, wellness treats, and cruelty-free certified pet care products, will now join Pets Choice’s family of pet brands offerings, including Webbox, Bob Martin, Felight, TastyBone and Vet’s Kitchen. Pets Choice supplies partners in the grocery, independent, and pet speciality sectors and ecommerce with high-quality products in a variety of formats. It plans to use this latest acquisition to grow its share of the premium and advanced nutrition sectors. “This is another fantastic acquisition for Pets Choice as we continue our drive into product premiumisation,” says CEO of Pets Choice, Tony Raeburn. “HOWND will give our company an entrance into the fast-growing plant-based sector and strengthens our commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. We look forward to leveraging HOWND’s established market presence and extensive and loyal customer base, further solidifying our position as a leader in the pet care industry." Read more>> HOWND joins Pets Choice’s family of pet brands
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